Philippians 1:23
I am in a hard position between the two, having a desire to go away and be with Christ, which is very much better:
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24Still, to go on in the flesh is more necessary because of you.
Cross References
Job 19:26And ... without my flesh I will see God;
Psalms 17:15As for me, I will see your face in righteousness: when I am awake it will be joy enough for me to see your form.
Psalms 73:24Your wisdom will be my guide, and later you will put me in a place of honour.
Luke 8:38But the man from whom the evil spirits had gone out had a great desire to be with him, but he sent him away, saying,
Luke 23:43And he said to him, Truly I say to you, Today you will be with me in Paradise.
John 13:1Now before the feast of the Passover, it was clear to Jesus that the time had come for him to go away from this world to the Father. Having once had love for those in the world who were his, his love for them went on to the end.
Matthew Henry on Philippians 1:22-27
The Apostle's Generous Exultation. ( a. d. 62.) 21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. 22 But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not. 23 For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better: 24 Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you. 25 And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith; 26 That your rejoicing may… Read the whole commentary →